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Is it time to remove sugar from Malaysia’s controlled items list? Experts say yes! With rising global prices and a push for healthier choices, lifting sugar controls could be a smart move. 🍬📉 Read More:

From AZRUL MOHD KHALIB, Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy.

🆕 Kurang Manis, Please! The Malaysian government is cutting sugar in drinks served at official events by half. This initiative by Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil aims to promote healthier lifestyles among Malaysians. 🍹👏 Read More:

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 1 — Noting that one in six Malaysian adults are suffering from diabetes, the government has decided to lead by example and cut its sugar consumption at all...

SRM Global Hospitals just signed an MoU with Global Doctors Malaysia. This partnership aims to enhance healthcare services and provide better medical care. 🌍🩺 #Healthcare #GlobalPartnerships Read More:

SRM Global Hospitals has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Global Doctors – Malaysia, which is part of the Global Doctors’ Alliance, for providing treatment to patients from Malaysia and the Asia Pacific. According…

💉✨ The dark side of aesthetic medicine is rearing its head in Malaysia. Unqualified practitioners and unethical practices are tarnishing the industry's reputation, putting patients at risk. #AestheticMedicine #HealthSafety #Malaysia Read More:

Health ministry says licensed doctors are equally to blame for collaborating with unlicensed practitioners.

Sabah's healthcare crisis! 🚑 Urging Putrajaya to urgently fill vacant doctor positions to ensure proper medical care for all. 🩺 Let's prioritize health! Read More: https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/102936/sabah-urges-putrajaya-to-fill-vacant-doctor-positions-in-state #Healthcare #Malaysia #Sabah

State minister notes 26 vacancies in Beluran alone.

🚨 Hypertension alert in Malaysia! 🇲🇾 It’s now a critical health issue affecting millions. Time to take heart health seriously and make lifestyle changes! 🫀💪 Read More: https://themalaysianreserve.com/2024/07/31/hypertension-emerges-as-critical-health-issue-in-malaysia/ #HealthAlert #Malaysia #Hypertension

HYPERTENSION is increasingly recognised as a critical health issue in Malaysia, with reports showing that nearly one-third of Malaysian adults are affected by high blood pressure.

💸 Think copayments will lower your health insurance premiums? Think again! Health economist says premiums have never dropped. Time for a real solution! 📉💡 Read More: https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2024/08/01/copay-wont-cut-premiums-health-insurance-premiums-have-never-dropped-health-economist/ #HealthInsurance #Malaysia #Economics

Health economist Prof Syed Mohamed Aljunid rebuts the argument that copayments will reduce health insurance premiums, pointing out that private insurance premiums have never decreased historically. Copay shifts costs to individua…

Big news in biotech! 🧬 Malaysian Genomics teams up with IMU University to launch a new graduate trainee programme. A great step for future scientists! 🌟 Read More: https://www.thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/07/31/malaysian-genomics-partners-imu-university-for-graduate-trainee-programme #Biotech #Education #Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Genomics Resource Centre Bhd via its wholly-owned subsidiary MGRC Therapeutics Sdn Bhd is collaborating with IMU University on its graduate trainee programme for healthcare professionals.

The dark side of beauty: Unregulated aesthetic medicine in Malaysia is harming patients and the industry's reputation. Time for stricter rules! 💉🛑 Read More: https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2024/08/01/ugly-side-of-aesthetic-medicine-leaves-stain-on-industry/ #BeautyStandards #Healthcare #Malaysia

Health ministry says licensed doctors are equally to blame for collaborating with unlicensed practitioners.

"Eliminating cervical cancer is within reach! Malaysia's innovative HPV vaccination program shows impressive 99% completion rates. Let's support these efforts to make cervical cancer history! 🌍❤️ #CervicalCancerAwareness #HPV Read More:

Improving screening acceptance and building capacity are crucial to effectively combat cervical cancer and achieve the goal of elimination by 2030.

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🔧✨ Major boost for Malaysia's healthcare! The Health Ministry plans to match medical experts with infrastructure improvements nationwide. Better facilities and expert care for all! 🏥🇲🇾 #HealthcareUpgrade #MalaysiaHealth #MedicalInnovation Read More:

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 — The Health Ministry (MoH) will work to align medical experts with the development of infrastructure according to local needs. Health Minister, Datuk Seri...

🚺 Malaysia is on a mission to eliminate cervical cancer! With innovative strategies and global collaboration, the goal is within reach. Let's support this vital health initiative 🌍💪 #CervicalCancer #HealthForAll #MalaysiaHealth Read More:

Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women worldwide, with approximately 660,000 new cases in 2022. Low

📱🚑 The future of healthcare is here! MoH targets 900 clinics to offer virtual consultations by year-end. Say goodbye to long waits and hello to convenient care from your home! 🌟🏥 #Telemedicine #HealthcareInnovation #MalaysiaHealth Read More:

KUALA LUMPUR: The Health Ministry (MOH) aims to have 900 health clinics nationwide providing virtual consultation services by the end of this year. In...

🔄 Big changes ahead for IHH Healthcare! They're making the shift to value-based healthcare, aiming for better patient outcomes and cost efficiency. A transformative step for Malaysian healthcare! 🌟🏥 #HealthcareRevolution #ValueBasedCare Read More:

🩺 Alarming trend in Malaysia's healthcare! Specialist doctor resignations from MoH have skyrocketed by 57% in just five years. What does this mean for the future of medical care? 🏥💔 #HealthcareCrisis #Doctors #MalaysiaHealth Read More:

Resignations of specialist doctors from MOH rose by 57% from 229 resignations in 2019 to 359 in 2023. Last year's 359 resignations were more than double the 168 resignations in 2022 and the highest in the past five years since 20…

Cough syrup in ice cream? 🍦🤔 The Health Ministry says it's a no-go. What do you think about this Pei Pa Koa flavor? https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2024/07/30/a-flavour-too-far-health-ministry-raps-ice-cream-chain-for-pei-pa-koa-offering/145487 #IceCream #Health #Trending

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 — The Health Ministry has instructed an ice-cream chain to stop selling a limited edition Pei Pa Koa flavoured ice cream, saying it was an offence to serve...

📢 Update in Malaysian Medical Education! 🩺 Dr. Dzulkefly confirms MQA will retain accreditation duties despite Medical Act changes, ensuring top-notch standards! 🏥 Read more: https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2024/07/30/dzulkefly-malaysian-qualification-agency-to-retain-accreditation-responsibilities-despite-changes-to-medical-act/145389 #MedicalEducation #Healthcare #Malaysia #MedicalAct #MQA

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 — The role of the Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) will not be disrupted after the amendments to the Medical Act 1971 are implemented, said Health...

"Malaysia needs a fundamental change in its approach to ageing," says Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad. Innovative solutions in healthcare, housing, and social support are essential. Let's build a brighter future for our seniors! 🇲🇾 #HealthyAgeing #Malaysia Read more:

GEORGE TOWN: As Malaysia moves towards aged nation status by 2030, the Health Ministry needs to ensure that it can successfully navigate the challenges of this demographic change effectively and compassionately at the same time.

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☀️ Stay safe in the heat! Limit outdoor activities, hydrate often, and watch for signs of heat exhaustion. Let's keep cool and protect our health! Read more: https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2024/07/1083580/hot-weather-limit-outdoor-activities-take-precautionary-measures #HeatwaveSafety #StayCool #HealthFirst

KUALA LUMPUR: The public has been advised to limit outdoor activities during the current Southwest Monsoon phase, which began on May 17, resulting in hotter and drier weather.

🩺📢 Group of 8 professors criticised for blocking Medical Act amendments. Prioritize patient safety and uphold rigorous standards! #MedicalStandards #PatientSafety #MedicalEthics Read more:

Dr RA Lingeshwaran says the group emailed senators urging them to stop the passage of the amendment bill, especially targeting the recognition of parallel pathway specialists.

JomCARE 🌍 Prof. Roman Shrestha of @UConn is using mHealth tools to enhance HIV and substance use prevention in Malaysia. Empowering communities with tech for a healthier future! 💡 #GlobalHealth #mHealth #Innovation Read more:

Prof. Roman Shrestha has won a $3.4M grant to optimize a smartphone app to improve access to health care for gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with ...

This is such a shame! More than 49,000 Hepatitis B cases reported in Malaysia over past decade, says Health DG

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia recorded 49,992 cases of Hepatitis B and 34,573 cases of Hepatitis C over the past decade, from 2013 to 2023, says Health director-general Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan.